In a fast-faced world where technology is forever evolving, it is not always easy to stay abreast of the latest apps* designed for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). So here are some of this year’s top-rated, free diabetes apps to help you better navigate the world of carb counting, glucose monitoring and other necessary tasks performed on a daily basis
“We’re all in!” How one veteran bank exec went from having no connection to type 1 to JDRF Global Legacy Challenge sponsor
RBC executive Matt Varey returned to Canada with his family, after working for the bank in Switzerland. He didn’t know it yet, but his life was about to change – and not just because of the move. “When I got back, my job was national in nature and I travelled the country to get to know our Canadian team,” says Matt.
Holiday gift ideas for people living with diabetes
With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about what to get those special people in your life.
We sent 28 kids to Ottawa to call for a cure to type 1 diabetes
Our 28 young lobbyists wowed the Parliamentarians and helped them understand the struggles and needs of Canadians living with Type 1 Diabetes.
Study shows type 1 diabetes is still largely misdiagnosed
Learning you have diabetes is never welcome news, but it can be even more disconcerting when you’re mistakenly diagnosed with the wrong type.
JDRF Collaborates to Support Diabetes 360⁰ Initiative
Diabetes 360⁰ is a framework for a pan-Canadian diabetes strategy aimed at drastically reducing and eventually ending diabetes
Using a type 2 diabetes drug to manage type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes may have little in common, but a new research study has revealed that a drug used to treat the latter could also benefit individuals living with T1D.
Exploring the link between hypoglycemia and abnormal heart rhythms
Getting a restful night’s sleep is often an elusive goal for many. Yet for someone living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), it can be more worrisome than challenging given the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). In fact, a new research study reveals that hypoglycemia can also induce abnormal heart rhythms, which in some cases could lead to cardiac failure.
“More funds for T1D research”: Kaleb Dahlgren talks #TeamT1D
Kaleb Dahlgren joins the #TeamT1D initiative by sharing his thoughts on misconceptions about T1D and the role the Canadian government can play in supporting those living with it.
An insulin pill for type 1 diabetes
Administering multiple insulin injections is one of the many daily burdens for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) – particularly among those with a needle phobia. However, a team of scientists is hoping to change all that with the development of an insulin pill to manage the condition.
A white blood cell type may play a role in the development of type 1 diabetes
A researcher from Milan, Italy has discovered that neutrophils – a type of white blood cell that forms an essential part of the immune system – can help identify triggers and predictors of progression to type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Your Disability Tax Credit claim: An update
If you’re among those denied the Disability Tax Credit, you may need to reach out to the CRA.